Kipper the Dog

The main reason I like this book is that you do not have to be familiar with the TV show to enjoy the book. And if your little reader IS a fan of Kipper, this is an excellent addition to your library.I found a couple videos to remind you of the amazing cuteness of the show. Or you can visit the official website where you’ll find a few age appropriate games.

This got me thinking about how kid’s TV shows can be good research for picture book writers. I went off on a tangent about it, but for those who don’t care, here’s the next installment of THE GREAT ALPHABET DISASTER.

K's Page

K was Knitting his eyebrows. “What Kind of person would do this?”“You look Bothered.” B said, racking his brain for a k word.“I Kind of am.” K replied. “My Key is missing!”“My Ball, too.” B patted K on the back.“And J As well.” A added with a sigh.K gasped “Oh! I hope he hasn’t been Kidnapped!”C considered. “Maybe, but I think the Correct term would be letternapped.”B shook his head. “That doesn’t start with K.”“I know, but I want the record to be Correct-““All right, let’s not Argue,” A said, and then turned to K. “I Assure you, we will find your Key.”“Thank you Kindly,” K replied.C consulted her notes. “We know K’s Key is not on any of the past pages, so it must be that way.”A nodded and the three letters started onto the next page.But a vicious roar from the next page caused every letter to hesitate.“Maybe we should Knock first?” B said, happy to have thought of a k word after all.“Come on,” C coaxed, “Don’t be Cowardly Cats.”“OK,” K said, “I Know you’re eager to Keep going, but I think you three need my King-sized Knight’s Kit.”The A and C nodded nervously and let K suit them up.“But I’ll look like a klutz!” B protested when K got to him. Then another roar sounded, and B kept his mouth shut.Now that AB and C were properly suited up, they went on to the next page.At least they tried to go onto the next page.The adventure Keeps going tomorrow…

I'm not familiar with Kipper . . . I suppose my kids are all too old and my grandson a bit too young? Or perhaps I'm just not able to see him often enough to know if he knows about Kipper. Maybe I just need to spend more time in the children's section!